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At it recent meeting, the Board of Directors resolved to amend the following DOGS NSW Regulations:-

PART II-SHOW

Clause 10.19a, as follows:-

10.19(a) Where a dog is disqualified from a conformation event, the next placed dog to any award received by the disqualified dog shall be promoted to the next placed award in accordance with the following table:-

(ii)    At an FCI CACIB event (10/23):-

3^rd in Class promoted to 2^nd in Class
2^nd in Class promoted to 1^st in Class
Reserve Challenge promoted to Challenge
Runner Up to Best of Breed promoted to Best of Breed
Group 4^th to Group 3^rd (10/2023)
Group 3^rd to Group 2^nd (10/2023)
Group 2^nd to Group 1^st (10/2023)
Best in Show 2^nd to Best in Show 1^st (10/2023)

Be amended to read:

10.19(a) Where a dog is disqualified from a conformation event, the next placed dog to any award received by the disqualified dog shall be promoted to the next placed award in accordance with the following table:-

(ii)    At an FCI CACIB event (10/23):-

3^rd in Class promoted to 2^nd in Class
2^nd in Class promoted to 1^st in Class
Reserve Challenge CACIB promoted to Challenge CACIB
Runner Up to Best of Breed promoted to Best of Breed
Group 4^th to Group 3^rd (10/2023)
Group 3^rd to Group 2^nd (10/2023)
Group 2^nd to Group 1^st (10/2023)
Best in Show 2^nd to Best in Show 1^st (10/2023)

 PART XIII-CODE OF ETHICS – Clauses 9, 10 & 12

 9. A Member shall not breed a bitch that results in it whelping more than twice in two years without the prior written approval of a Veterinary Surgeon. (06/22)

10. A Member shall not breed a bitch that results in it whelping more than six times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding and without prior approval of the Board of Directors except under extenuating circumstances where application for registration of the litter may be considered by the Board of Directors.

Be amended to read:

9. A Member shall not breed a bitch that results in it whelping more than twice in two years without the prior written approval of a Veterinary Surgeon.

Note:  The relevant form can be accessed via the following link on the DOGS NSW Website (form-26-certificate-of-fitness-2018.pdf (dogsnsw.org.au)).  Alternatively, a Veterinary Certificate which identifies the bitch by microchip is acceptable. (12/23)

10. A Member shall not breed a bitch that results in it whelping more than six times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding and without prior approval of the Board of Directors except under extenuating circumstances where application for registration of the litter may be considered by the Board of Directors.

Note:  The relevant form can be accessed via the following link on the DOGS NSW Website (form-26-certificate-of-fitness-2018.pdf (dogsnsw.org.au)).  Alternatively, a Veterinary Certificate which identifies the bitch by microchip is acceptable. (12/23)

AND

12.  All bitches eight (8) years of age and over at the time of a mating must have a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health at the time of breeding.  This certificate must be presented at the time of registration of the litter resulting from this mating.  A current veterinary certificate is defined as being within three (3) months prior to the mating.

Be amended to read:-

12. All bitches eight (8) years of age and over at the time of a mating must have a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health at the time of breeding.  This certificate must be presented at the time of registration of the litter resulting from this mating.  A current veterinary certificate is defined as being within three (3) months prior to the mating.

Note:  The relevant form can be accessed via the following link on the DOGS NSW Website (form-26-certificate-of-fitness-2018.pdf (dogsnsw.org.au)).  Alternatively, a Veterinary Certificate which identifies the bitch by microchip is acceptable. (12/23)

Click here for the updated Regulations.

Members are reminded that the DOGS NSW Office will be closing on Tuesday 19 December at 3:45pm and reopening on 10 January 2024 at 9:45am.

Please also note that the Grounds will also be closed from Tuesday 19 December at 6:00pm and reopening on 10 January 2024 at 6:00am.

To ensure your applications are processed before the Christmas break, could we kindly request that you submit them as soon as possible. The last day to submit mailed applications by post will be 13 December 2023 to allow Australia Post sufficient time to deliver your mail and have it processed by the Office by the 19 December 2023.

Applications received by email, should be received by close of business, Monday 18 December. Any applications received after these dates, may not be processed until 10 January 2024.

Dogs Australia have approved the 2025 National Show application received from the Welsh Corgi Club of SA Inc via Dogs SA, to be held on 27 & 28 May 2025 at the German Shepherd Dog Grounds, Barratt Reserve, West Beach Road, West Beach, South Australia.

Dogs Australia have approved the application received from the Cocker Spaniel Club of Queensland Inc via Dogs Queensland to conduct the 2026 National Show on the 10 and 11 August 2026 at the Dogs Queensland Showgrounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack, Queensland.  The Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has confirmed these dates will not clash with the breed judging at the 2026 Brisbane Royal Show (EKKA).

Beware... if you are going to travel with your dogs around Australia, you should be aware of a fairly recent problem that has arisen across the whole of northern Australia. This is a deadly and often fatal bacterial disease in dogs that is carried by infected brown ticks. The brown tick is very widely distributed throughout Australia.

Dogs that are bitten by infected ticks exhibit a range of symptoms, from fever to bleeding from the nose, that if left untreated can lead to death. It is recommended that you look at and read the information on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry webpage titled ‘Ehrlichosis in Dogs'  which gives a very good run down on the condition and its current spread throughout Australia. 

With increasingly hot conditions, the disease is spreading rapidly southwards in both WA and QLD and is considered endemic throughout the NT.

Dogs should be treated for ticks, preferably both internally and definitely with tick repellent collars or treatments. Seresto collars are recommended. Once a dog has been bitten by an infected tick, the disease can start to develop within hours. There is no dog to dog transmission.

While not yet in the southern portions of Australia, at the rate this is spreading, we should all be aware of this disease and try to minimise its further spread and it affecting our dogs. Avoid bushy areas; parks with short grass are safest for dogs.

Members are encouraged to please share this message on Social media and relevant Facebook Pages where possible.

Dogs Australia have redesigned the Judge’s contract and Overseas Judge’s contract forms.

Affiliates are requested to use the new forms as soon as possible which are available from the DOGS NSW website under the “Clubs” section, then “Club Forms”.

Click here for the Judge Contract.

Click here for the Overseas Judge Contract

'Muster Dogs' returns on Sunday 14 January on ABC iview and ABC TV. Don't forget to mark your calendar and watch these adorable pups on their journey to becoming muster dogs! 🐾

The brand-new season of Muster Dogs features five graziers from across Australia, each of whom has been given an Australian Border Collie puppy from the same litter to train to be a champion muster dog in just 12 months. Checking in with the puppies at key milestones, our training gurus and mustering experts will set challenges and assess the pup’s progress.

 Our journey to train these intelligent dogs turns into an emotional ride for the graziers, and showcases the incredible bond between humans and their furry companions 🐶

 
To watch the trailers, click on Facebook or Instagram links.

The Summary of the Dogs Australia Annual General Meeting & Board Meeting can be found here.

At the recent Dogs Australia Board meeting the following points were noted in relation to the use of ramps effective 01 January 2024: 

1. The use of ramps is not mandatory and is at the sole direction of the judge.
2. Only ramp and ramp optional breeds are to be judged on the ramp.
3. Once a breed has commenced the entire breed is to be judged in the same manner (eg ramp or ground, excluding babies).
4. That the Dogs Australia judges contract be amended to include an area where the judge is to nominate if they require a ramp for ramp breeds.
5. If ramps are not available in the location the club hosting the event is to notify the judge.

For the full Dogs Australia ramp/table/ground regulations refer to Dogs Australia Regulations Part 5, 2.7 Use of Ramps/Tables.”

UPDATE: 

It has been drawn to Dogs Australia's attention that the Shar Pei has been incorrectly listed as a "Ground" dog in the Ramp/Table/Ground Breeds Listing. This appears to have occurred as it is listed as the Chinese Shar Pei in the American Kennel Club's listing of "ramp" breeds not the Shar Pei.

This notice is to advise that the Executive Committee of Dogs Australia has exercised its power under Section 34A.4 of the Constitution to determine that the Shar Pei shall be a "ramp" breed.

The list on the Dogs Australia will be amended in the near future and this change shall apply from 1 January 2024 along with implementation of the relevant regulation